The bill clarifies that unsolicited absentee ballot applications can only be mailed by the Ohio Secretary of State and requires the Secretary to send the applications to all Ohioans equally.

“Voters across Ohio should always be treated in an equal manner, regardless the city or county in which they cast their ballot,” said Coley. “This bill makes certain that each Ohioan is given the same access to an absentee ballot.”

The bill also makes some clarifications to the rules regarding the type and level of assistance election officials can offer to voters in completing their ballot.

“Our goal in Ohio is to preserve the people’s ability to self govern,” added Coley. “Voting is one of our most sacred duties and a key responsibility we hold as Americans.”

Senate Bill 205 will now proceed to the Ohio House of Representatives for further consideration.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township) will hold a press conference tomorrow, February 22 at 11 a.m. in the Senate Press Room to announce legislation that would require the Auditor of State to conduct and release a performance audit of the Medical Marijuana Control Program.

"Working together, we have cut almost $1.1 billion from the original version of the budget and have brought the budget in balance without putting Ohio's economy at risk by raising taxes," said Senator Coley, who serves a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which is responsible for balancing Ohio's two-year operating budget.

"Today is another milestone in our efforts to honor Kyler and all those who suffer, both directly and indirectly, from the devastation that DIPG causes families," said Coley.

DIPG is an aggressive, malignant brain tumor found at the base of the brain stem, affecting approximately 200 to 400 children in the U.S each year. It is the second most common malignant brain tumor and is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors. The average prognosis of those diagnosed is 9 months. Symptoms include double vision, inability to close the eyelids completely, drooping of one side of the face as well as difficulty chewing and swallowing.